Hedge Trimming Enfield Modern Slavery Statement

Hedge Trimming Enfield (including Enfield hedge trimming operations) is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach, due diligence, and the practical measures we take across our hedge maintenance and land management services.

We operate locally and take responsibility for ensuring that hedge trimming in Enfield is carried out ethically. Our commitment extends to every worker on site, seasonal and subcontracted staff, and the networks of suppliers we use for equipment, plant hire and waste disposal.

Zero-tolerance policy: We operate a clear zero-tolerance stance toward modern slavery and forced labour. Any evidence or credible allegation of exploitation will trigger an immediate investigation and, where necessary, termination of contracts with suppliers or partners who fail to comply.

Our Board and senior management hold ultimate accountability for slavery and trafficking issues. Day-to-day responsibility for implementing this statement sits with our compliance lead, who oversees risk assessments across Enfield hedging services and related activities.

We maintain written policies that articulate our expectations, including a Code of Conduct, procurement rules and a Supplier Charter that requires suppliers to confirm they uphold workers' rights and fair working conditions.

Key elements of our approach include:

• Risk assessment: Regular analysis of operations and supply chains to identify areas at higher risk of modern slavery.
• Supplier audits: On-site and remote audits of suppliers and subcontractors, with contractual rights to inspect payrolls, worker documentation and employment practices.
• Worker welfare checks: Direct engagement with workers during site visits to verify working hours, pay and living conditions where applicable.

Our supplier audit programme focuses on those providing labour, plant hire, landscaping materials and waste handling for Hedge Trimming - Enfield. Suppliers are ranked by risk and audited on a cycle aligned with that risk profile.

We refuse to work with suppliers who cannot demonstrate compliance or remediate non-conformances within agreed timescales.

We encourage anyone—employees, contractors or members of the public—to raise concerns about potential modern slavery. Multiple confidential reporting channels are maintained so concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation.

Reporting mechanisms include:

• Internal whistleblowing: Secure, confidential routes to report suspected abuses to management.
• Anonymous reporting: Options for anonymous disclosure so that vulnerable individuals can report without identification.
• Independent escalation: Issues that cannot be resolved internally are escalated to appropriate enforcement or regulatory bodies.

All reports are treated seriously, investigated in a timely manner and documented. We provide support to affected individuals, including access to advice and, where needed, referral to specialist services for vulnerable workers.

We are committed to training staff across our Enfield hedge trimming teams to recognise signs of exploitation and to understand reporting procedures. Training is refreshed annually and tailored according to role and exposure.

We also engage with local community groups and industry partners to raise awareness and to strengthen collective responses to modern slavery risks in the local landscaping and hedge maintenance sector.

Our due diligence framework includes pre-contract checks, ongoing supplier monitoring and remedial action plans where risks are identified. Contracts include explicit anti-slavery clauses and rights to audit.

We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies. The review assesses the effectiveness of our actions, updates risk assessments for our Enfield hedging services, and sets targets for continuous improvement.

Where necessary, changes will be implemented to strengthen controls, increase audit frequency, expand training and improve support for workers. This statement will be reviewed and updated each year and approved at Board level to ensure ongoing accountability across Hedge Trimming Enfield.